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What was the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?

  • Deregulate Energy Markets

  • Increase Corporate Taxes

  • Protect Whistleblowers

  • Improve Corporate Accountability

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted in response to the Enron scandal and other corporate fraud cases. Its primary purpose was to improve corporate accountability by strengthening financial reporting requirements and increasing penalties for fraudulent activities.
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